When it comes to your skin, there's one thing we know for sure: What you eat can have a direct impact on how you look. If you're not specifically chowing down on superfoods for glowing skin and instead are constantly noshing on processed foods or those high in sugar and fat and devoid of fiber, it can show up in the form of dull skin, perhaps along with other issues like acne, dryness, oiliness, or dark under-eye circles.

Avocado

Antioxidants are absolutely essential for optimum health and gorgeous, glowing skin. The avocado fruit (yes, it’s actually a fruit!) is pretty impressive when it comes to antioxidant activity. Avocados contains 2 of the best antioxidant vitamins, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, as well as Lutein which is a kind of antioxidant.

Chia Seeds

A top-notch smoothie ingredient, sprinkling these little guys into your morning meal means you're netting one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. "Omega-3 fatty acids help provide building blocks for healthy skin cell function and new collagen production to keep the skin foundation strong and wrinkle free.

Artichokes

It's time to quit passing by this oft-misunderstood green in the veggie section. Artichokes contain the flavonoid silymarin, an antioxidant that can protect the liver and help clear blemish-prone skin.

Egg Whites

Another reason not to skip breakfast: “In addition to giving your body a dose of healthy protein that it needs, egg whites are high in both the lysine and proline (amino acids), as well as collagen itself. So, adding egg whites to your diet could help support your body's natural production of collagen to help fight fine lines.”

Spinach

Leafy greens like spinach, kale, and collard greens, along with broccoli and Brussels sprouts, are rich in vitamin K, a powerhouse nutrient when it comes to improving blood circulation and coagulation. Spinach is also loaded with zinc, "which has been shown to help reduce inflammation and help prevent acne breakouts." It also contains a naturally occurring antioxidant that protects skin and helps even out skin tone.